Wildlife Carving In Relief - Carving Techniques And Patterns

Within the pages of this convenient source, woodworkers willlearn the art of relief carving, which gives the illusion of depth,through projects on wild creatures. An in-depth introductionteaches novice carvers basic techniques, such as choosing wood andtransferring a pattern while intermediate and experienced carverswill appreciate a section devoted to advanced techniques, such asundercutting for depth and creating free-floating areas within acarving. Step-by-step line drawings are included for each project,with shaded patterns illustrating depth and shadow. Genre-specifictechniques for wildlife creatures are given exclusive study in thisresource and include difficult detailing elements such as creatingfacial features, and texturing fur, hai, and feathers. More than 60patterns, including 15 new projects for creating fighting buck,mule deer, elk and fish, will provide skilled hands with many newchallenges. Additionally, woodcarvers will learn how to addfinishing details to their projects with woodburning, Danish oil,and paint.